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Strategic Planning & Vision Flashcards

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  1. A marketing officer is tasked with entering a new geographic market. Which framework best evaluates the macro-environmental factors affecting this decision?

    Answer: PESTLE Analysis

    PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental) systematically scans macro-environmental factors for market entry decisions.

  2. What distinguishes a strategic objective from a tactical goal in a marketing plan?

    Answer: Strategic objectives address high-level outcomes tied to vision; tactical goals specify near-term actions

    Strategic objectives define 'what' must be achieved at a broad level, while tactical goals specify 'how' through shorter-term, actionable steps.

  3. During a strategic review, the marketing team finds that a product generates high cash flow but operates in a slow-growth market. The BCG Matrix classifies this as a:

    Answer: Cash Cow

    A Cash Cow has high relative market share in a low-growth market, generating strong cash flow with minimal investment needed.

  4. Which strategic intent concept describes a company's obsession with winning at a global level despite having limited current resources?

    Answer: Strategic Intent (Hamel & Prahalad)

    Hamel and Prahalad's 'strategic intent' describes an ambitious long-term competitive goal that exceeds current capabilities, driving resource leveraging.

  5. A marketing officer wants to avoid competing directly with dominant players. Which strategy is most aligned with this approach?

    Answer: Blue Ocean Strategy

    Blue Ocean Strategy focuses on creating uncontested market space rather than competing in crowded, existing markets.

  6. Core values in a strategic plan primarily serve to:

    Answer: Guide decision-making and shape organizational culture

    Core values act as behavioral guardrails, ensuring that strategic decisions and daily actions align with the organization's principles.

  7. When using the Balanced Scorecard for marketing strategy, which of the four perspectives focuses on customer satisfaction and retention?

    Answer: Customer perspective

    The customer perspective in the Balanced Scorecard measures how well the organization delivers value to its target customers.